Sitting of Wednesday, 18 February 2026

Order of business

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1. 1 Opening Opening and Papers 5 speeches ▸
2. 2 Procedural Procedural: Select Committee and Conflict of Interest Matter 7 speeches ▾
   • The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka - Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation JJB

     AI summary Minister Anura Karunathilaka explained his resignation from the Select Committee investigating the release of 323 containers. He stated that while container release is handled by Sri Lanka Customs under the Ministry of Finance and the Ports Authority only facilitates imports and exports, his current role as Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation could create a perceived conflict of interest. He tabled his resignation letter, which was placed in the Library.

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   • The Hon. Mujibur Rahuman SJB

     AI summary As a member of the Select Committee, Mujibur Rahuman stated that Opposition members had warned the Minister that serving on the Committee could create a conflict of interest, given that Customs and Ports Authority officials were to be summoned. He said the Minister resigned from the Committee on that basis.

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   • The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB

     AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri responded to a preceding point with a brief idiomatic remark, suggesting that asking a biased party for an assessment would be unreliable. No specific policy proposal, legislative issue, or formal demand was raised in this intervention.

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   • The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka JJB

     AI summary Anura Karunathilaka stated that he was not handling the subject of Ports at the time of the incident in question. He said his resignation from the Committee was a personal decision and was not made at anyone else’s request.

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3. 3 Petitions Petitions 2 speeches ▸
4. 4 Oral question Oral Question: Hazards Faced by Plantation Workers: Preventive Measures (1466/2025) 18 speeches ▸
5. 5 Oral question Oral Questions: Stood Down (Q.4, Q.5) 4 speeches ▸
6. 6 Oral question Oral Question: LRC Lands in Kalutara District: Details (1664/2025) 6 speeches ▸
7. 7 Oral question Oral Question: Amendment of Laws Pertaining to Explosives (1745/2025) 6 speeches ▸
8. 8 Oral question Oral Question: Labour Complaint Resolution and Child Labour (1748/2025) 6 speeches ▸
9. 9 Oral question Oral Question: Fishery Buildings and Shore Seine Fishing in Pottuvil (1750/2025) 6 speeches ▸
10. 10 Oral question Oral Question: Gampaha Sanasa Development Bank Complaints (1751/2025) 5 speeches ▸
11. 11 Procedural Procedural: Question Under Standing Order 27(2) - Gross Official Reserves 4 speeches ▸
12. 12 Procedural Procedural: Ministry Statement and Standing Order Clarification 11 speeches ▸
13. 13 Procedural Procedural: Privilege Matters and Bill Introduction 7 speeches ▸
14. 14 Papers Papers: Mahawilachchiya Education Centre Bill (First Reading) 2 speeches ▸
15. 15 Debate Debate: Special Commodity Levy Act and Related Orders (Main Business) 33 speeches ▸
16. 16 Debate Debate: Special Commodity Levy Act, Customs Ordinance Resolution, and Motor Traffic Act Orders (Continuation) 85 speeches ▸
17. 17 Procedural Procedural: Motion for Adjournment and Chair Change 3 speeches ▸
18. 18 Adjournment Adjournment: State Free from Corruption, Bribery and Fraud 6 speeches ▸
19. 19 Oral question Oral Questions: Crime Statistics, Temple Jewellery, Police Releases, and Infrastructure (1745/2026 - 1851/2026) 12 speeches ▸